Bunlahy &amp; District

8 Jun 2011

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TABLE QUIZ

TABLE QUIZ

The parents association of the sacred heart national school in Granard are holding a table quiz in Fay’s lounge Granard on this Friday night June 10th starting at 9-00pm.Your generous support will be much appreciated.

BALLYMORE DRAW

Ballymore Gaa held their monthly draw in Creegan’s on Sunday night last and the first prize of one thousand euro was won by Donal McElvaney while Seamus Columb,Sean Tynan Andrew Dempsey and Dorrie McAndrew all won one hundred euro each.Next draw in McElvaney’s on Sunday June 26th.

SYMPATHY

Deepest and sincere sympathy is extended to Dympna and Gerry Kiernan and family Leitrim Coolarty on the death of Dympna’s father Patrick Brady Edenmore last week.We also offer our sympathy to Patrick’s wife and all members of his family at this sad time.May he rest in peace.

ANNIVERSARY

CHARITY NIGHT

On Monday night June 20th next the Park House Hotel in Edgeworthstown will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a host of well known artists appearing on the night.Names like Jimmy Buckley Patrick Feeney Larry Cunningham John Hogan Chuck and June Fr.Brian Darcy Derek Davis to name b a few will all entertain on the night and as usual all proceeds will go to CANCER CARE RESEARCH,St.Christopher’s in Longford and Aware so come along and see some of your favourite acts,meet Joe Finnegan and Eugene Murphy from shannonside,wish Frank luck as he starts his year as county mayor and most of all help three very worthy causes.Tickets are on sale at the hotel reception.

CYCLE

A number of cyclists from the area left from longford on Sunday morning last to cycle the 110 mile to Croagh Patrick where on arrival the proceeded to climb the famous reek and to join in a Mass celebrated by Fr.Simon Cadam PP Granard.Inspite of the very wet day we understand that this was a very successful day and we congratulate all involved.All proceeds from the cycle go to the Lourdes invalid fund.Full report next week.

FIELD DAY

All roads will lead to Abbeylara on Sunday June 12th next when the annual Field day will be staged in aid of the parish centre. Come along and enjoy the day.

ADULT LEARNING

Do you need help with reading, writing, spelling, maths or computers?

If you do, please call into the centre or ring us at 043 6686211 and we will do all we can to help.

BAKE SALE

The young women’s group from Lus Na Greine are holding a Bake Sale on Sunday June 19th next from 10am to 1-00pm in the Lus Na Greine centre on main street.The group will appreciate any home baking and purchases on the day.Please support.

COLLECTION

A second collection will be taken up at all Masses in St.Mary’s next weekend with all proceeds going to the Lourde invalid fund.

WEDDING

Congratulations to Cliadhna Sheirdan and Brian Gibson who were married in Italy on May 30th last.We join with both families in wishing you a long and happy life together.

EXAMS

On this Wednesday morning the junior and leaving cert exams get under way so we wish all students the very best of luck and hope that all goes well.

SYMPATHY

Deepest and sincere sympathy is extended to Mary and Michael Tully and family Rathcor and to the Galligan and Brady Families on the death of Mrs Rose Galligan last week.We also offer sympathy to Marie and Paddy Dalton and family Dalystown on the recent death of Marie’s sister in Cavan.May the rest in peace.

GOOD LUCK

Best wishes to Louise Reilly and Bronagh Farrell who have both left for America in the past week.We hope you have a great time girls and we look forward to your safe return real soon.

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